Compliance
Legislative lowdown: New rule favors higher-wage workers in H-1B selection
The Department of Homeland Security announced a new policy that will give higher-wage workers an advantage in the H-1B visa selection process.
Legislation
Compliance
Legislative lowdown: The minimum wage went up in 19 states on Jan. 1
More workers live in states where they’re entitled to a minimum wage of $15 an hour or higher than those residing in states where it’s stayed at $7.25 an hour, a new record.
Compliance
Legislative lowdown: Trump seeks to preempt state AI laws
Employers will still have to comply with state AI laws even as the administration targets local regulations.
Total Rewards (Comp & Benefits)
Republican tax bill could give employee benefits a boost come Jan. 1
Provisions related to childcare benefits, health savings accounts, and student loan contributions will take effect in the new year.
Total Rewards (Comp & Benefits)
These regulatory changes could open the door to more private equity in 401(k)s
Alternative assets like private equity have historically been considered too risky for defined-contribution plans, but safe harbors might change that calculation.
Compliance
How 3 key Mamdani policies could affect NYC employers
The mayor-elect says he wants to raise the minimum wage to $30, as well as ban noncompete agreements.
Compliance
Massachusetts employers are now required to share salary ranges
The requirement applies to businesses with 25 or more employees whose primary work location is in Massachusetts.
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